John Obi Mikel, a former player for Chelsea and the Super Eagles, announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 35.
The former Nigerian international confirmed his retirement on Tuesday, according to an earlier report by Anaedoonline.ng.
After a 20-year professional career in which he won awards for both clubs and his country, the Super Eagles captain resigned from the game of round leather.
Mikel Obi Makes Football Retirement Announcement
Some of Obi’s former teammates thanked him for his services to the game and his exploits with the national team and abroad in the comments section after the announcement.
John Terry, Salomon Kalou, Jude Ighalo, and Ogenyi Onazi are a few of the players who reacted to the news of Obi’s retirement.
@johnterry.26 wrote: “@mikel_john_obi 💙 What a great career my friend, it was a pleasure to play and share the dressing room with you. Love you Georgie Boy💙⚽️”
@ighalojude wrote: “Congrats skippo and good luck 🙌🏾💙🙏🏾”
@onaziogenyi wrote: “Ahhh skippo I miss you sha.. LEGEND. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿”
@salomonkalou wrote: “OGaaaaaaaaaaaa. I dey miss u Baba Thank u for that wonderful journey 💙💙 . Ps I fancy well well that 1st foto obina.🥇”
@collinsjamilu wrote: “Enjoy your retirement skippo.🙏🏿”
@adenflint4 wrote: “An absolute pleasure to share the pitch with you John boyyyyyy maaaate 💙 @mikel_john_obi.”
@etebo_karo wrote: “Goodluck skippa 🙌🏾🙏”
@a_uzodimma_official wrote: “Thank you for all the memories. Legend.❤️❤️”
@bryce.nicholls_ wrote: “Happy retirement legend, hopefully, you come back to watch a game at Stamford Bridge.”
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